- Monday, June 16, 2025
Four Indian medical students drowned in a river near St Petersburg in Russia. The Indian missions in the country are coordinating with Russian authorities to return their bodies to their families as soon as possible. The students, two boys and two girls aged 18-20, were studying at Novgorod State University…
NARENDRA MODI was formally elected on Friday by the newly-elected members of Parliament (MPs) of his National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to be prime minister for a historic third consecutive term, as India returns to government by coalition. Modi will next meet President Droupadi Murmu later in the day and present…
High levels of sodium, commonly consumed through salt, could increase the risk of eczema, an inflammatory condition of skin marked by dry and itchy patches, a new study has found. Previous studies have found the sodium present in skin to be linked with autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions, including eczema.…
Maddock Films’ latest horror comedy, Munjya, offers a refreshing blend of chills and chuckles, making it a standout addition to their horror comedy universe, which began with Stree (2019) and was followed up by Roohi (2021) and Bhediya (2022). Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar with a keen eye for both suspense…
THE English county cricket team Essex face a possible points deduction and heavy fine after being charged with alleged “systemic” racist language and conduct over a nine-year period. The charge, brought by the independent Cricket Regulator, has echoes of the racism row involving former Yorkshire bowler Azeem Rafiq that caused…
United States skipper Monank Patel believes their historic T20 World Cup win over Pakistan will open “many doors” for them but stresses the importance of staying focused for their next match against India. The USA, co-hosts of the tournament, defeated former champions Pakistan via a Super Over on Thursday. They…
PRIME MINISTER Rishi Sunak apologised Friday (7) for leaving the D-Day anniversary commemorations in France early to conduct a television interview about Britain’s general election campaign. Opposition politicians accused Sunak of “a total dereliction of duty” by skipping a major international ceremony with fellow world leaders in Normandy on Thursday…
India’s opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded an investigation into sharp stock market moves towards the end of the just-ended national elections, alleging on Thursday that prime minister Narendra Modi gave misleading investment advice. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party fell short of the majority, but along with its alliance partners…
AN ASIAN business group run by a father-son duo has acquired the artisan doughnut brand Crosstown Doughnuts, according to media reports. Karali Snacks Limited, an arm of Karali Group led by Salim Janmohamed and Karim Janmohamed, has acquired the business and assets of Crosstown Doughnuts, which operates from 27 locations…
EARLY 2024 marked yet another successful Leicestershire Innovation Festival, followed by a stunning awards event, recognising some of the best and brightest innovators in our region. We’ve just marked the 20-year milestone for Medilink Midlands. This Midlandsbased life sciences innovation-enabling organisation continues to go from strength to strength. Many more…
